Offender now residing in Mandan

The Mandan Police Department has announced that Michael Howes Jr., a registered sex offender, is now residing in Mandan.

Howes Jr., 23, is living at 2210 Sunny Road South. He is 6’0″ and 250 pounds, with brown eyes and hair.

Howes Jr. was convicted of four counts of corruption of a minor in Burleigh County District Court on June 19. His victim was a 16-year-old female. As a result of those convictions, Howes Jr. is required to register as an offender. He has not been assigned a risk level at this time.

Howes Jr. is not wanted by law enforcement at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court. This notification is not intended to increase fear in the community. It is the belief of the Mandan Police Department that an informed public is a safer public.